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Potions Description

by quillphen

Potions Description is a resource pack that shows what each potion does, written in plain language, directly in the game's tooltips.

FabricForgeNeoForgeQuiltServer required, client optionalMIT License1.13 – 1.21.5

What it does

The pack changes the text shown for brewing ingredients and finished potions, so each entry explains its purpose rather than only listing an effect name. Base potions such as Healing and Strength are covered, along with their splash and lingering variants and tipped arrows carrying potion effects. Newer vanilla effects are included, and the pack covers everything connected to potion brewing.

The descriptions are aimed at players who are new to brewing as well as experienced ones, helping them choose which potion to make. The interface stays clean, leaving out duration timers that can clutter the tooltip. The mod is a data-driven resource pack, so it is published as a Data pack, and it is distributed for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt.

The server must run the pack, while players may leave it out. Potions Description is released under the MIT License and is not open source. Files exist for 1.13 – 1.21.5, with 1.0+mod for 1.21.5 as the latest file on every loader.

Key features

  1. In-game potion descriptions

    Each potion's tooltip gives a short explanation of what it does, shown directly in the game.

  2. Ingredient tooltips

    Brewing ingredients show tooltips that explain the purpose of each one in the brewing process.

  3. Splash, lingering and tipped variants

    Splash potions, lingering potions and tipped arrows with potion effects are all described.

  4. Coverage of vanilla effects

    Base potions and newer vanilla effects are both covered, so the descriptions track the game's potion list.

Compatibility

Latest build for each game version and loader.

1.21.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.21.51.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.21.41.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.21.31.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.21.21.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.21.11.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.211.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.20.x7 of 7 versions with builds
1.20.61.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.20.51.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.20.41.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.20.31.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.20.21.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.20.11.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.201.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod1.0+mod
1.19.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.18.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.17.x2 of 2 versions with builds
1.16.x6 of 6 versions with builds
1.15.x3 of 3 versions with builds
1.14.x5 of 5 versions with builds
1.13.x3 of 3 versions with builds
ReleaseBetaAlphaNot available

Only full game releases are shown. This mod publishes no snapshot builds.

Use cases

Who it’s for: Players who brew often and want the purpose of each potion stated plainly, and server owners who want to offer the same descriptions to everyone on a multiplayer world.

How it compares

Full comparison

Effect Insights is a client-side only mod that is open source under the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and runs on Fabric, Forge and NeoForge for 1.18.2 – 26.3. Potion Tipped Weapons is a client and server mod for Fabric only, released under the GNU Lesser General Public License v3.0 only and not open source, built for 1.20.4. Brewing guide mod is client-side only, open source under the Apache License 2.0 and covers Fabric for 1.19.1 – 1.20.4.

ModLoadersGame versionsEnvironmentUpdated
Potions DescriptionFabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt1.13 – 1.21.5Server required, client optional2025-06-09
Effect InsightsFabric, Forge and NeoForge1.18.2 – 26.3Client-side only2026-09-26
Potion Tipped WeaponsFabric1.20.4Client and server2024-05-25
Brewing guide modFabric1.19.1 – 1.20.4Client-side only2025-04-26

Questions

Does Potions Description need to be installed on the client?

No. Only the server has to run the pack; a player's client can go without it and still join.

Which loaders does Potions Description support?

The pack is published for Fabric, Forge, NeoForge and Quilt, with files for each loader covering 1.13 – 1.21.5.

Does Potions Description cover newer potion effects?

Yes. The pack covers base potions and newer vanilla effects, along with splash, lingering and tipped arrow variants.

In the catalog

Potions Description is one of 3,514 Library mods on ModsFinder, and one of 2,348 Library mods for Fabric. 15,307 mods support Minecraft 1.21.5.

Library mods3,514Fabric modsMods for 1.21.515,307

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What the author says

This resource pack enhances Minecraft's potion system by providing detailed descriptions of every potion directly in-game. Whether you're new or experienced, it helps you make better choices while brewing your potions. Clear descriptions for all potions, splash potions, lingering potions, and tipped arrows
quillphen, on the Modrinth page

Official listing

Owner
quillphen
Published
2025-06-09
Updated on Modrinth
2025-06-09
Facts verified
2026-10-15

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